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By County | Highlight | Ratings |
---|---|---|
Windham County | Waterfalls | Unexplored |
Tolland County | Towers | Explored |
New London County | Caves | ★ - Unmaintained, short hike, not much to explore |
Hartford County | Overlooks | ★★ - Enjoyable short hike for locals |
Litchfield County | Lighthouses | ★★★ - Great hike with highlights |
New Haven County | Islands | ★★★★ - Great area worth repeat visits |
Fairfield County | Ruins | ★★★★★ - Must-see |
Middlesex County | Sunset Views | Crown Jewels |
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River to Ridgetop North
River to Ridgetop North Pleasant Valley Preserve, Jewett Preserve, Johnston Preserve Lyme Land Trust, Lyme Town Park, The Nature Conservancy 920 acres in Lyme, CT Parking: North… Read more »
Honey Hill Preserve
Honey Hill Preserve Lyme Land Trust 40 acres in Lyme, CT Parking: Small pull off near 15 Clark Hill Rd, Lyme, CT Trail Map … Read more »
Banningwood Preserve
Banningwood Preserve Lyme Land Trust 102 acres in Lyme, CT Parking: Small lot near 14 Town St, Lyme, CT Trail Map Trails:… Read more »
Saunders Preserve
Saunders Preserve East Haddam Land Trust 69 acres in East Haddam, CT Parking: Small pull-off near 103 Honey Hill Rd, East Haddam, CT Trail Map … Read more »
Mattabesett East Terminus
Mattabesett Trail: East Terminus Connecticut Blue Blaze Trail 508 acres in Middletown, CT Parking: East end: Small pull off near 1501 River Rd, Middletown, CT West end:… Read more »